[ LETTER ]

Gun Control

Published: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12:21 a.m.

I must respond to the letter from Nancy Simmons ["Gun Control," Jan. 17]. She corrected Mr. Brown by saying Adolf Hitler only took the Jews' guns. Of course, that was first, and then came the systematic extermination of the Jews. I do not understand her argument.

Ms. Simmons then stated that since the Australian government confiscated its citizens' guns, there has been no mass shooting in Australia, and "that says it all." So is she advocating gun confiscation in our nation?

<p>I must respond to the letter from Nancy Simmons ["Gun Control," Jan. 17]. She corrected Mr. Brown by saying Adolf Hitler only took the Jews' guns. Of course, that was first, and then came the systematic extermination of the Jews. I do not understand her argument.</p><p>Ms. Simmons then stated that since the Australian government confiscated its citizens' guns, there has been no mass shooting in Australia, and "that says it all." So is she advocating gun confiscation in our nation?</p><p>STEVE ONEAL</p><p>Winter Haven</p>